“Thank you, doctor. Tessa nodded, telling the doctor to go on with the treatment. Not long after the doctor gave his prescription, the servants came back with the pills and a glass of warm water.
Tessa started feeling sleepy after taking the pills. She didn’t resist it, knowing that it was the pills’ effect. However, before she fell asleep, she summoned Andrew. “Andrew, I might need you to take Nicholas’ lunch to him, and don’t tell him I’m sick.”
“But…” I might not be able to lie to him. He didn’t manage to say that. Tessa had already fallen asleep, so Andrew took up the job. In the afternoon, he went to the company holding Nicholas’ lunch.
Edward led Andrew to the president’s office and knocked on the door. “Sir, it’s Mr. Stewart.” Surprised that Andrew was here, Nicholas frowned. “Wait. Where’s Tessa?”
Without thinking, Andrew told Nicholas of Tessa’s illness. Even though Tessa said to keep it a secret, Andrew knew Nicholas would still find out anyway in the end.
“She’s sick?” Shocked, Nicholas dropped all work and left. Andrew went after him quickly. Nicholas ran to the bedroom after he went home, and he saw Tessa lying in the bed looking red from the fever.
Her forehead was still hot. “You silly woman.” He pushed Tessa’s hair back. The moment Andrew told him she was sick, he knew she had been putting up a strong front that morning just so he wouldn’t worry.
Tessa slept on, not knowing that Nicholas had come home. She was frowning, perhaps feeling some discomfort. Nicholas quickly left and came back with a basin of cold water. He tried cooling her down with a towel, and thanks to that, her temperature dropped, and the frown on her forehead disappeared.
Nicholas heaved a sigh of relief, but he was still worried. In the end, he asked Edward to take all the files he needed to work on to him. And just like that, he worked and took care of Tessa at the same time.
Tessa only stirred when night came. She still felt weak, and her head still felt heavy. Withi difficulty, she tried to sit up.
Nicholas had been keeping an eye on her. Noticing her trying to get up, he quickly approached Tessa, looking worried. “You’re up. How do you feel?” Tessa was surprised to see him. “Nicholas? Why are you here?”
Nicholas said honestly, “You didn’t come during lunch. I asked Andrew, and he told me. Why didn’t you tell me you were sick?” He helped Tessa up and leaned her against the headboard.
Oh, he’s so serious. He’s mad. Sheepishly, she said, “I just didn’t want you to worry. Please don’t get mad at me.’ She held his hand. Nicholas couldn’t say no when his wife was being pouty. “You would only worry me more by keeping a secret.”
“No next time,” she promised while looking at him sincerely. Nicholas swallowed his lecture. ‘No next time.. How do you feel? Do you need the doctor?”
“It’s all right. I’m fine.” Despite her saying that, her voice still was hoarse, and she looked paler than ever. Perhaps it was because of the light.
Nicholas felt a little guilty. “I’m sorry I neglected you for work. Can’t believe I had to trouble you every day. He held Tessa’s hand, still worried about her.
Tessa squeezed his hand and smiled. “It’s all right. I’m fine. Compared to you, I have it easy. You have to deal with a whole company and keep a close eye on the saboteurs at the same time.”
